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UTU 323R

1977 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,672 mi
Last recorded98,672 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1977 Ford Transit64,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTU 323R
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 98,672 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 72,579 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres cracking

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Fail 28 Nov 2006 72,578 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front steps holed (underside).

both front tyres cracking/perished.

n/s/f king pin slight play

n/s/f step/floor holed not with-in 30cm

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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UTU 323R is a 1977 Ford Transit in Blue with a 9,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 64,472 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UTU 323R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 49 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UTU 323R registered?

UTU 323R is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1977.

Is UTU 323R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTU 323R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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